6 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid, How to Beat the Post-Race Blues

The tapering phase of half or full marathon training can be a stressful time, and it’s easy to make mistakes that could be very detrimental to your race.  Today I've got tips on how to avoid common mistakes so you can put yourself in the best position to have a great race.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 6 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid, How to Beat the Post-Race Blues The tapering phase of half or full marathon training can be a stressful time, and it’s easy to make mistakes that could be very detrimental to your race.  Today I've got tips on how to avoid common mistakes so you can put yourself in the best position to have a great race.   Christine Luff Running & Jogging Expert 6 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid   Here are six of the most common tapering mistakes with tips on how to avoid them.   READ NOW 7 Ways to Deal With Marathon Anxiety   Here are some ways to work through your pre-marathon nerves so that you're not a basket-case in the days leading up to your race.    READ NOW 5 Common Sports Nutrition Mistakes   Here are some common nutrition mistakes that runners make and advice on how to solve them.   READ NOW Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain   Many knee issues are a result of muscle weakness or imbalance, so the key with preventing knee pain is to strengthen the muscles that support and stabilize the knee. Try some of these basic exercises two or three times a week to improve your leg muscle strength and create muscle balance. READ NOW How to Deal With Post-Race Blues   It's very common for runners to feel bummed-out, disappointed, sad, maybe even depressed after they finish a big race, like a marathon. The good news is that there are ways to fight the post-race blues, or at least soften the blow. Here are some things to try. READ NOW Featured Articles • 8 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight • 8 Surprising Causes of Weight Gain • 7 Foods That Cause a Bloated Belly • Debunking the 5 Biggest Myths About Pilates • What Condom Size Do I Need? • Why Is Vaginal Dryness So Common During Menopause? • 7 Surprisingly Fattening Foods • Getting an MRI with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advertisement About Running & Jogging  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.